Telecommunications Act of 1996 and the Federal Communications Commission
The Telecommunications Act of 1996 was the first comprehensive update to federal telecommunication law in over six decades and was in large part intended to open up the marketplace to greater competition . Changes in the means through which information is produced , accessed , stored and shared made the federal government response imperative . The increasing use and development of personal mobile phones , satellite transmission , high speed fiber optics , and other related factors are often pushing demand beyond the system capacity .
New telecommunication tower siting requires compliance with the Federal Communications Commission ’ s ( FCC ) environmental review standards and procedures , including NEPA and ESA compliance , National Historic Preservation Act compliance , adherence to any applicable FAA requirements , and structure registration with the FCC . The actual approval of physical installations is subject to state and local permits and approvals ; however , state and local authority is limited by FCC law . For instance , states and local jurisdictions cannot base their decisions on any purported environmental effects of radio frequency transmissions .
Telecommunications towers have the potential to cause vertical obstruction issues near Travis AFB . Requirements for tower placement can help to reduce potential incompatibility .
US Avian Hazard Advisory System
The US Avian Hazard Advisory System ( USAHAS ) is a geographic information system‐based bird avoidance model developed by the US Air Force used for “ analysis and correlation of bird habitat , migration , and breeding characteristics , combined with key environmental and man‐made geospatial data .” The model provides up‐to‐date information – “ near real‐time ” – about bird activity and movements to assist pilots and flight planners in the scheduling and use of flight routes . The model can also be used as a
forecasting tool to estimate bird strike risk . Info North American Breeding Bird Survey , Audubon refuge databases , and the US Air Force Bird‐Air as public domain information regarding landfill formulate the bird activity and movement data . use by agencies and the general public , accessib at http :// www . usahas . com /.
4.2 Travis AFB Plans and Pro
The Travis AFB plans and programs are the spec installation , in collaboration with the Departme developed to implement various federal statute modified based on mission changes or requirem so they are considered semi‐permanent progra
The Travis AFB plans and programs that are incl
• Air Installation Compatible Use Zone Stud
• Bird / Wildlife Aircraft Strike Hazard Plan
• Integrated Natural Resources Manageme
• Integrated Cultural Resources Manageme
• Installation Development Plan
Air Installation Compatible Use Zone Stu
The Air Installation Compatible Use Zone ( AICUZ the DOD in 1973 to address noise and safety ha aviation operations . The AICUZ program provid impacts from aviation operations ( noise and acc attention to development and land uses . The A noise from military aircraft and applies the conc potential zones , with corresponding recommen densities and intensities designed to encourage military operations and communities .
TSS Background Report